April 16th Update

Dear Friend,

There are over 140 events taking place across the city to help make a difference this Earth Day. Consider volunteering at a cleanup event near you on Saturday, April 18th. Earth Day activities vary by location but typically include picking up litter, mulching trees, and planting flowers. Materials are provided, and all ages are welcome! Take a look at our special Earth Day section below featuring flyers for the events in the 38th Ward. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors!

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Gabe! We dare you to find a sweeter, more squishy, more lovable guy than Gabe at the shelter. Genuinely loving, he looks at you like you already hung the moon and he just wants to be near you. Somebody out there is Gabe's person...is it you?

For more information on Gabe and the many other dogs waiting patiently to be rescued, click HERE or visit their Facebook page: CACC Adoptable Pets. To learn more about fostering, click HERE.

If you would like to make a monetary donation to St. Cyprian Food Pantry, it can be made online via PayPal. Please click HERE to support our local Food Pantry.

Chicago Early Learning is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year! For more information on these high quality preschool programs and to apply, click HERE.

Prime Barber Lounge at 5752 W Addison is a barbershop that offers haircuts and beard grooming. They are open Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays. Walk-ins are accepted but appointments are recommended. To book an appointment, call 312-783-3004.

The final section of our email is dedicated to job opportunities. If you are not in the market for a job, this concludes our email. Feel free to share this portion with someone that is on the hunt for a job!

For more info on the Crestwood Fire Department position, click HERE.

To apply for the Lake Forest Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic position, click HERE.

For more info on the Flossmoor Fire Department positions, click HERE.

The Woodridge Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level Police Officer. To learn more and to apply, click HERE.

The Village of Bensenville is accepting applications for Police Officer candidates. For more info or to apply, click HERE.

Metro Paramedic Services are currently hiring paramedics and firefighters in Glen Ellyn, New Lenox, Crete Township, Elwood, Troy, and Newport. To apply, click HERE.

You can search for city job opportunities and apply for one or multiple positions using a single online profile. CAREERS is available 24/7 and allows users to search for employment with the City of Chicago, review job announcements, complete a candidate profile, and apply for open positions - all without a single sheet of paper!

For more information and to apply for jobs with the City of Chicago, click here.